5 5 CODE OF ETHICS The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT and CAMFT) requires that all professional marriage and family therapists, interns and trainees promote and maintain high standards of ethical behavior in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. The Marriage and Family Therapy Program has adopted the AAMFT and CAMFT Code of Ethics as the standard it expects its students to meet during their participation in the program. Students are expected to adhere to and maintain the highest level of ethical behavior. Any violations of the Code of Ethics may result in termination of the student from the program. Please refer to OVERVIEW OF THE MFT PROGRAM AT CSUDH IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND NURSING This Master of Science in Marital Family Therapy is a 60-unit degree program, which can be completed in two to three years. The actual length of study depends on the student s full- or parttime standing. All classes are offered in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate the primary student population of working adults. The program is relevant to the field of psychotherapy, to the needs of the surrounding community, and to the standards of practice in Marital Family Therapy. Courses required include: Introduction to MFT, Family Development Across the Life Span, Assessment in MFT, Psychopathological Issues in MFT, Theories of MFT I, Theories of MFT II, Relationship Therapy: Treatment of Couples and Families, Studies in Human Communication, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Research, Diagnosis and Treatment, Cross- Cultural Family Values & Behavior, Psychopharmacological Issues in MFT, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling, Treatment of Substance Abuse in Families, Current Issues in MFT and Treatment of Trauma in Families. There are four semesters of fieldwork, know as Practica, during which each student must complete 500 hours (280 of these hours must be face to face experience with live clients) of psychotherapeutic training and experience. State law and BBS requirements for licensure mandate 3,000 hours total of experience, training, and supervision for licensure (which requires passing two written examinations) and the CSUDH MFT program provides students the opportunity to earn from 500 to 1,300 hours towards the 3,000. Students are placed and supervised by the Licensed MFT Field Coordinator, as well as trained and supervised by their on-site supervisors. Training and experience is acquired in community agencies surrounding the campus that have partnership agreements with the program and the university. Additionally, interested faculty provides oncampus supervision. Supervision is the regulation of students and clients through case presentation, observation, and consultation of cases.

6 6 MISSION OF THE MFT PROGRAM The mission of the MFT Program guides the program goals and objectives. The mission statement reads as follows: The mission of the Marital and Family Therapy Master s of Science Degree Program is to prepare students for Traineeships and Internships in various mental health agencies and to meet the education requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Exam by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge and field techniques and skills of Marital and Family Therapy. ADMISSIONS CRITERIA AND POLICIES The MFT program at CSUDH prepares students for culturally and contextually competent social practice in diverse, urban communities. We offer one concentration for advanced study: Marriage and Family Therapy in Communities that is relationship based. This provides the educational framework students need to be trainees in the therapeutic community. The MFT program consists of 60 credit hours and 500 hours of field placement. The field placement occurs in a community agency in which students gain professional experience that reinforces their classroom learning. Admission to the Master of Marital and Family Therapy program is in the fall and the spring semesters. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1 st for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester. Applicants will be notified that their applications were received by 5 th of April or the 22 nd of November. Applicant interviews will begin the last Friday and Saturday of April or the first Friday and Saturday in December. Staff will make a decision and acceptance or denial letters will be mailed by the first day of June for the fall semester and first Monday in January unless it is a holiday and then it will be the first working day after the holiday. Applicants must be admitted at the University Level and the Program Level to be admitted into the Master of Marital and Family Therapy Program. The CSUDH MFT Program Admissions Committee welcomes applicants who can demonstrate high academic achievement and potential for Marital and Family Therapy practice. The requirements for admissions are as follows: o Completed bachelor s degree from an accredited institution. Coursework should include 1. Theories of Personality, 2. Research Methods, 3. Developmental Psychology, 4. Abnormal Psychology 5. Sociology of the Family. 6. Meeting the CSUDH English Requirement by: (a) Passing English 350 (or equivalent) with a 3.0 or better or Passing the GWAR with a score of 8 or better. This must be done before the candidate completes 12 units as a Conditional Graduate Student. o A complete application packet including: one set of official transcripts from each college and university attended, a personal statement, 3 sealed letters of recommendation from college professors, GRE scores (if you earned a GPA of 3.5 or better as an undergraduate, o

7 7 this requirement will be waived.), and a 2-3 page autobiographical essay explaining your background, interests, experiences, why you want to be a Marital and Family Therapist and The CSUDH MFT Application for the Program. o At the completion of the application process all candidates will undergo a group interview as the last step of admission. o Submission of a completed University Application. One must be accepted to both the University and to the MFT program in order to matriculate. At this time, the MFT program at CSUDH does not offer advanced standing to students. Students are reminded that no academic credit is given for life experience or previous or current employment. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM GOALS The goals of the CSUDH MFT program pertain to the preparation of MFT trainees, who will be doing therapy for individuals and families within their communities. The program aspires to prepare graduates: 1. To facilitate the use of marital and family relationship assessment, therapy techniques, and interventions with diverse populations that includes children, adolescents, adults, and older adults as members of different gender, sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, and religious groups. 2. To further the understanding and application of MFT theories including: marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, human development, psychopathology, human sexual behavior, cross cultural family values and behaviors, drug and alcohol use and abuse. 3. To further the understanding and application of legal and ethical principles within the context of relationship, marital, and family therapy. 4. To develop and increase the ability to evaluate and analyze client situations within the broader societal and community context in which problems occur that affect the couple and family and synthesize and integrate this knowledge with both theories and techniques of relationship, marital, and family therapy. 5. To enhance the acquisition of interpersonal and clinical skills that facilitates development and maintenance of psychotherapeutic relationship between client(s) and therapist. California State University, Dominguez Hills Graduates with a Masters of Science Degree in Marital and Family Therapy will be able to demonstrate: 1. An understanding and application of MFT psychotherapy with clients across the life-span including: marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, human development, psychopathology, human sexual behavior, cross-cultural family values and behaviors, drug and alcohol use and abuse, psychopharmacology, trauma, and human communication. 2. The use of marital and family relationship assessment and therapy techniques and interventions with diverse populations that include children, adolescents, adults, and

8 8 older adults as members of different gender, sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, and religious groups. These techniques include those used for individual, couple, family group, and collateral therapy within a variety of settings, including mental health agencies, community facilities, schools, client homes, and private and group practice offices. 3. The understanding and application of legal and ethical principles within the context of relationship, marital, and family therapy. 4. The ability to evaluate and analyze client situations within the broader societal and community context in which problems occur that affect the couple and family and synthesize and integrate this knowledge with both theories and techniques of relationship, marital, and family therapy (i.e. how drugs and alcohol use affects the family, divorce and its impact on children and their ability to function at school). 5. The acquisition of interpersonal and clinical skills that facilitate the development and maintenance of the psychotherapeutic relationship between client(s) and therapist. These skills include self-awareness, congruence, reflecting, interpreting and summarizing client behavior and relationships, treatment planning and goal setting, strategies for crisis resolution, problem solving, and decision-making, assessment of progress, and determining termination. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY California State University, Dominguez Hills is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or handicap, disabled veteran s or Vietnam Era veteran s status. This policy is applicable to all employment practices, admission of students, and educational programs and activities. Only the following factors may be used to make distinctions among individuals: merit, ability, talent, knowledge, and achievement as they related to the goals and missions of this institution. We reaffirm that full support will be given to affirmative action programs which seek to overcome under-utilization of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era veterans, special disabled veterans, and persons with disabilities. California State University, Dominguez Hills is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. The university s full nondiscrimination statement can be found in Appendix A in the University Catalog. Inquiries concerning this policy s application may be referred to the Special Assistant to the President for Equity and Internal Affairs. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY It is the policy of California State University, Dominguez Hills and the Marital and Family Program maintain a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment of its students, employees, and those who apply for student or employee status and to take action to eliminate sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is illegal and such conduct is subject to disciplinary action being taken against the alleged harasser.

9 9 In determining whether conduct actually constitutes sexual harassment, the circumstances surrounding the conduct will be carefully considered. Where the facts support the allegations, all appropriate measures including disciplinary action shall be taken. Students may view the complete policy at Pdf The Director of Equity & Internal Affairs administers this policy. Questions, comments, suggestions, or complaints should be directed to that office. STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY The purpose of this policy is to provide a mechanism to resolve student complaints against other members of the campus community. This procedure does not handle grade appeals for which there is a separate process. In all cases, the University s commitment to students is to provide a resolution of his/her complaint in a fair and reasonable manner. A complete copy of the Student Grievance Procedure may be viewed at Procedure.doc. Students may also obtain a copy of that procedure from the Office of Equity & Internal Affairs. ACCOMODATION OF DISABILITY The Marital and Family Program is committed to making the university s programs, activities, and facilities fully accessible to all students. Verification and arrangements for necessary accommodation(s) must be coordinated through Disabled Student Services. Students who do not utilize the Disabled Student Services process will not be entitled to accommodations. Students must also inform classroom instructors of their need for accommodations and present documentation provided by Disabled Student Services. Forms, procedures and contact persons can be found at: RESOURCES Access the resources listed on pages to answer commonly asked questions about the University, College of Professional Studies, School of Health and Human Services, and Marital and Family Therapist Program. We urge that you use these resources in order to find the answers to your queries in a timely manner. CAMPUS RESOURCES University website College website School website Department website Office of Graduate Studies (310) General information about graduate studies, fees and tuition, financial aid, graduation, etc.

10 10 University Library (310) Admissions and Records Customer Service: (310) Registration Helpline: (310) Bookstore (310) Disabled Student Services Voice: (310) TDD: (310) Information regarding special facilities and services available to students with a disability. Student Health Center (310) Psychological Services (310) Services for students who are experiencing any type of personal or interpersonal problem and need to receive counseling. Information Technologie Help Desk (310) University Police (310) My CSUDH Online registration for classes, obtain access to records (schedule, grades, transcripts), financial aid, account balance, search for classes, etc. Testing Office (310) Blackboard Web-based classroom educational and management platform. University Catalog UniversityCatalog.shtml General information about the University, policies and procedures. Academic Calendar AcademicCalendar.shtml Class Schedule Up to date information about class schedules. PROGRAM RESOURCES MFT Student Manual The manual provides students with an overview of the program including departmental policies and procedures. Student Services An array of comprehensive student services exists in order to provide students with the necessary resources to navigate and succeed in the MFT program.

11 11 Advising The Program Coordinator and other Full-time faculty including the Field Coordinator serve as faculty advisors to students in the Marital and Family Therapy Program. The Faculty Advisors are responsible for answering questions about academic requirements and advising students with issues and problems that may impact a student s success in the program e.g., academic probation. COMMUNICATION Department to Student Contact Contact from the department to the student will be made primarily via University . Contact may include policy and procedure changes, announcements, events, new developments, and other business. Thus, it is vital that students check their University regularly. CSUDH provides free and Internet access to students and all students are assigned an address on the system. Student to Department Contact Faculty and staff mailboxes are located in Welch Hall A-320. Faculty and staff contacts (e.g. phone number, address) are listed on page 4. For speedy and efficient responses, it is highly encouraged for students to faculty and staff. Change of Address or Name Students must report all change of address or contact information to the Director of Admissions and Student Services at the Marital and Family Therapy Program as soon as possible. The Program is not responsible for communication not received due to a change in home address. Students must also inform Admissions and Records/Registration of any change of contact information. CLASS SCHEDULING All MFT classroom courses are scheduled on Monday through Thursday evenings after 4 P.M., Saturday 9 A.M. 1 P.M. and students are expected to be available for classes on those days. Summer classes may be scheduled on different days and students will be informed of the schedule the semester before the summer session starts UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER S DEGREE Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) All students are required to satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) as administered by the University at matriculation and before the completion of 9 units in the MFT program. Failure to satisfy the requirement will result in an advising hold on the student s registration and students will need to contact a University Advisement Center (UAC) advisor to map out a strategy, including a signed contract to meet the requirement before the hold is lifted. This requirement must be met before students can begin taking their comprehensive examinations. The GWAR may be met through one of the following options: 1. A score of 8 or higher on the Graduation Writing Examination (GWE). 2. A grade of B or higher in English An earned Baccalaureate Degree from one of the CSU campuses (other than CSUDH) with the GWAR having been satisfied in 1984 or later at the previous CSU campus

12 12 4. A grade of B or higher in an accepted upper division composition course from another university. Students who have taken the equivalent of the CSUDH Advanced Composition course, Eng 350, may request a review of its equivalency. 5. A score of 4.0 or higher on the Analytical Writing section of the GRE. Please refer to the University Catalog or contact the Graduate Studies Office for more information. Time Limit for Completion In accordance to University policies, all requirements for the master s degree, including all coursework on the student s approved program of study must be completed within five (5) years. This time limit commences with the semester of the earliest course used on the student s program of study. ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY Advancement to candidacy recognizes that the student has demonstrated the ability to sustain a level of scholarly competency commensurate with successful completion of degree requirements. Upon advancement of candidacy, the student is cleared for the final stages of the graduate program, which, in addition to any remaining coursework, will include the capstone project. Following are the requirements for Advancement to Candidacy: 1. A minimum of 15 resident units 2. Classified Standing 3. An approved program of study 4. Successful completion of the GWAR 5. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken as a post-baccalaureate student 6. No grade lower than a C in the degree program 7. The Department will certify a student s advancement to candidacy at the end of the third semester, typically the fall semester of the second year of residence, after successful completion of the requirements listed above. Because the Department also requires a capstone project, all students must follow the Department guidelines, procedures, and deadlines. As such, the student must also comply with the University s procedures and adhere to all the deadline dates as specified in the Thesis and Project Guide, available in the university bookstore and at the Graduate Studies website. COMMENCEMENT/GRADUATION Upon satisfactory completion of all course requirements for the MFT degree and at least 60 semester units, students will obtain departmental clearance for graduation. Each prospective graduate must file with the University for graduation. In order to do this, the Marital and Family Therapy Program will issue all necessary departmental documentation to prospective graduates to be included with the Application for Graduation. The Application for Graduation, available in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at should be taken to the Cashier s Office with the payment during the announced filing periods. Students should direct all questions regarding graduation procedures to the Graduation Unit of the Office of Records and Registration. Graduating students are invited to participate in the University s annual commencement ceremony held in May. If a student plans to participate in commencement, they must wear

13 13 academic regalia, which should be purchased from the University Bookstore. Students can begin purchasing the academic regalia at the 3-Day Commencement Fair held annually. Academic regalia cannot be ordered prior to February 28. As students prepare and apply for employment, they may request a letter that verifies that the department expects them to complete all requirements and receive the MFT degree. In cases where employers require an official verification statement that confirms the student has obtained the degree, the student must contact the Registrar s Office. The Registrar s Office maintains the sole authority to confer degrees and provide verification letters. When all departmental and campus clearances are obtained, the Registrar can provide a verification letter prior to the date of availability of actual paper degrees. Students and prospective employers should directly contact the Registrar for degree verification. Department Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Marital and Family Therapy Masters of Science in Marital and Family Therapy (60 units) The Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy requires completion of 60 units of course work with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Sciences mandate sequence looks like this: A. Required Courses (44 units) MFT 500. Introduction to MFT (3) MFT 560. Family Development Across the Life Span (3) MFT 565 Assessment in MFT (3) MFT 566 Psychopathological Issues in MFT (3) MFT 570. Theories and Techniques of MFT, I (3) MFT 572. Theories and Techniques of MFT, II (3) MFT 575. Relationship Therapy: Treatment of Couples and Families (3) MFT 576. Studies in Human Communication (3) MFT 578. Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Research, Diagnosis and Treatment (3) MFT 580. Cross-Cultural Family Values & Behavior (3) MFT 582. Psychopharmacological Issues in MFT (2) MFT 584. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling (3) MFT 585. Treatment of Substance Abuse in Families (3) MFT 586. Current Issues in MFT (3) MFT 588. Treatment of Trauma in Families (3) B. Practica (16 units) MFT 510. Practicum in MFT I: Introductory Therapy Skills (2) MFT 511. MFT Fieldwork I (2) MFT 520. Practicum in MFT II: Introduction to Group Therapy (2) MFT 521. MFT Fieldwork II (2) MFT 530. Practicum in MFT III: Community Mental Health: Mental Health Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders (2) MFT 531. Fieldwork III (2) MFT 540. Practicum in MFT IV: Advanced Therapy Skills: From Intake to Termination (2) MFT 541. MFT Fieldwork IV (2)

14 14 C. Comprehensive exams are taken in the sixth semester after the completion of all prerequisites, program courses and three practica. (See class sequence page 14.) D. The students may take the Oral Comprehensive exam after successful completion of the written comprehensive exam (80% or better). E. Master s Requirement In addition to the major requirements, students must meet all university requirements For the master s degree. Students should consult the section of the catalog entitled Requirements for the Master s Degree. MFT Comprehensive Examination Process Description: Students graduating with a master s degree from CSUDH must demonstrate competency in the field of Marital Family Therapy (MFT). The MFT program identifies the Comprehensive Examination Process as the procedure used to assess the understanding and application of all of the material covered throughout the course of this program. There are two parts to this process: a written and an oral examination. The Written Exam is four hours long and is given the third week in March and in October each year. This exam includes both essay and multiple-choice questions. This is a cumulative exam. With successful completion of the written part students may take the Oral Examination. Two or more members of the faculty will conduct the Oral Exam. This onehour examination will consist of two parts: 1. Case Presentation (100 points) and 2. Vignette with questions (100 points) from the examiners based on material presented throughout the program. Since this exam is scheduled for one hour; if the student is late he/she will only be given the remainder of the hour to complete the exam. If he/she is more than 30 minutes late he/she will be disqualified from the exam and must reschedule his/her Oral Exam. This rescheduled Oral Exam will count as the second attempt. Eligibility: 1. To be eligible for the Comprehensive Examination, a student must have successfully completed all course work with a B grade or better, with no incompletes or work in progress. 2. Passed the Graduation Writing Examination with a score no lower than 8 or received no lower than a B in English 350 (upper division composition course from another university). 3. Students may still be enrolled in practica. Evaluation: Students must earn 80% on the exam to pass. If a student receives a 79% or lower on the first try of the written examination, he/she will be able to retake the exam as soon as it can be rescheduled. If the student fails to receive an 80% on the second attempt, the student must retake courses in the identified areas of weakness before attempting the exam for a third time. If on the third attempt, the student again fails to receive 80% he/she will be dismissed from the program. Suggested Class Sequence for a Three-Year Masters of Science Program in Marital and Family Therapy* Semester One 11 units. MFT 500: Introduction (3) MFT 510: Practicum I: Introductory Skills (2) MFT 570:S Theories & Techniques of MFT I (3) MFT 576: Human Communication (3)

15 15 Semester Two 13 units. MFT 520: Practicum II: Introduction to Group Therapy (2) MFT 572: Theories & Techniques of MFT II (3) MFT 582: Psychopharmacological Issues (2) MFT 584 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Counseling(3) MFT 586 Current Issues (3) Summer Session 6 Units a Session if Available TBA TBA Semester Three 13 units MFT 511: Fieldwork (2) MFT 530: Practicum III: Community Mental Health (2) MFT 575: Relationship Therapy (3) MFT 580: Cross Cultural family Values (3) MFT 585 Treatment of Substance Abuse (3) Semester Four 13 Units MFT 521: Fieldwork (2) MFT 540: Practicum IV: Advance Therapy Skills (2) MFT 560: Family Development across the Life Span (3) MFT 565: Assessment in MFT (3) MFT 566: Psychopathology in Couples and Families (3) Summer Session 6 Units a Session if Available TBA TBA Semester Five 8 Units MFT 531: Fieldwork (2) MFT 578: Child & Adolescent Therapy (3) MFT 588: Treatment of Trauma (3) Semester Six 3 Units MFT 541: Fieldwork IV (2) MFT 599: Comp. Prep. (1) ** * This sequence is only suggested, as students are responsible for their own educational choices. ** Does not count as part of the required 60 Units for an M.S. in M.F.T. COURSE OFFERINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS A number in parenthesis following the title indicates the credit value for each course in semester units for each term. For course availability, please see the list of tentative course offerings in the current Class Schedule. Graduate standing and consent of the graduate program coordinator is a prerequisite to enrollment in graduate (500 level) courses. MFT 500 Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy (3) Co requisite: MFT 570 recommended. Survey course that introduces the student to the field of Marital Family Therapy and to prepare students for eventual placement in fieldwork sites. Discussions of the paperwork required for the licensing board, The California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. Educational experiences will include guest speakers who will address and demonstrate various styles of therapy, films that depict various forms of and issues within MFT and competencies for and during placement and include skill in Clinical Diagnosis, preparing Genograms, and conducting a Mental Status Exam. 3 hours of classroom experience per week will be required. CR/NC grading.

17 17 Study of assessment tests specific to the practice of MFT. Supervised practice in determining which tests are appropriate for MFT and practice in administration, scoring, interpreting, and reporting of results. Three hours of lecture, demonstration, and practice per week. MFT 566 Psychopathology in Couples and Families (3). Prerequisites: MFT 570, MFT 584 Co requisite: MFT 565 Studies and analysis of human pathology as it affects individual, couple and family functioning. Development, identification, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning and techniques will be explored. Three hours of seminar each week. MFT 570 Theories and Techniques of Marital Family Therapy I (3). Corequisite: MFT 500 Theory (Freud, Jung, Adler, Existential and Person-Centered), research, and practicum in the general areas of preparation for marriage, sex education, and the role of the child in the family. Knowledge of theories and skills in counseling evaluated. Three hours of seminar per week. MFT 572 Theories and Techniques of Marital Family Therapy II (3). Prerequisite: MFT 570 Psychotherapeutic techniques in marriage and family counseling (Gestalt, Behavior, Cognitive, Cognitive Behavioral, Reality, Feminist, Postmodern; Solution-Focused, Narrative) applied to treatment of adults and children. Practice in family therapy, crisis counseling, and various approaches to marital conflict resolution, including premarital and divorce counseling and individuals in relationships. Counseling Skills evaluated. Three hours of seminar per week. *MFT 574 Human Sexual Behavior (3) This course is scheduled on a demand basis. Students should consult the department office for information about the next scheduling offering. Advanced study of the psychological, physiological, and sociological aspects of human sexual behavior, with attention to the origin and treatment of sexual dysfunction in its environmental context. Examinations and/or papers used in evaluation. MFT 575 Relationship Therapy: Treatment of Couples and Families (3). Prerequisite: MFT 520, MFT 521 MFT 570, MFT 572 and MFT 584. Studies of marriages and families in contemporary American society with discussions of how sociological, psychological, medical, and political perspectives are incorporated into assessment and treatment. Three hours of seminar per week. MFT 576 Studies in Human Communication (3). The processes of communication as these apply to both interpersonal and intrapersonal experience. Emphasis on the purposes of communication as well as the forms that are believed to enhance the conduct of counseling and psychotherapy. Exams and/or papers. MFT 578 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Research, Diagnosis and Treatment (3). Focus on psychotherapeutic treatment of children and adolescents. Instruction in use of DSM- 5 for diagnosis. Includes review of research methodology and findings in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy. Therapeutic skills assessed. Three hours of seminar per week. MFT 580 Cross-Cultural Family Values and Behavior (3). Cultural factors affecting human behavior in complex societies. Emphasis upon the cultural behavior of the major ethnic groups in the United States as it relates to family organization and critical life choices. MFT 582 Psychopharmacological Issues in MFT (2). Studies of how psychotropic medications affect behavioral and emotional states of individuals and how these changes affect these people s relationships. Development of vocabulary and basic

18 18 knowledge of medications and how to assess effects and converse with prescribing physicians. Three hours of lecture each week. MFT 584 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling (3). Legal and ethical aspects of marriage contracts, adoption, dissolution and separation, confidentiality and privileged communication, research, professional and client interaction, malpractice, court testimony by the professional and the release of information, and professional standards in advertising. MFT 585 Studies in Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Use, Addiction and Dependence (3). Prerequisites: MFT 520, MFT 521, MFT 570, MFT 572, and MFT 584. Studies of the theories of Substance Abuse as they affect and relate to the family system. Advanced interviewing techniques, assessment procedures, recover and relapse prevention, and implementation of treatment modalities will be explored. Three hours of seminar each week. MFT 586 Current Issues in Marital and Family Therapy (3). Seminar reviewing three areas of study required by the state licensing board: Domestic Violence and Partner Abuse, Sex Therapy, and Aging and Long-Term Care. Application to the practice of MFT, including theoretical application, law and ethics concerning these areas, and specific treatment modalities. Three hours of seminar per week. Signature of graduate program coordinator required. MFT 588 Treatment of Trauma in Families (3). Prerequisites: MFT 570 and MFT 584. Studies in the treatment of trauma as it impacts the family. Beginning and advanced techniques in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child and elder abuse, domestic violence, rape, disaster, crime and other trauma will be explored. Three hours of seminar each week MFT 594 Independent Study (3) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and Program Coordinator. Student must have completed at least twelve semester units. In consultation with a faculty member, the student will investigate in detail current research and scholarship in some area relevant to the field of Marital Family Therapy, or will complete a project involving original and creative research. Content of research will be specific to the program and licensure as an MFT. MFT 595 Special Topics in Marital and Family Therapy (1-3) A course designed of special interest topics. Topic of content will vary as announced. Repeatable course. MFT 596 Practicum in Marital Family Therapy: Generic (3) Classroom component or practicum for student needing to complete training hours in order to graduate. Discussions of case material, advanced diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, clinical skill development, outcome measurement, and self-evaluation will be included. CR/NC grading. MFT 597 Directed Reading for MFT Comp Preparation (3). In consultation with the faculty member, completion of readings to prepare for the comprehensive exam. The course is limited to students who have completed on year of courses. CR/NC grading. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 Units. MFT 599 Comprehensive Examination (1) Prerequisites: All course work must be completed except Practica and Practica Fieldwork, the GPA must be 3.0 or better, and MFT 584: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Counseling must be a B or better.

19 19 This course provides management and registration for the comprehensive examinations, both written and oral. Students must have completed all coursework before registering for the class, which is required in order to take the comprehensive examinations; all students taking these exams must register for this course. Additionally, this course will provide a wrap-up of the program s main topics to facilitate the consolidation of knowledge. Further, this class will include practice in case presentation. Attendance is optional, but registration is mandatory. MFT 600 Graduate Continuation Course (0). Graduate students who have completed their course work but not their thesis, project, or comprehensive examination, or who have other requirements remaining for the completion of their degree, may maintain continuous attendance by enrolling in this course. In order to register for this class a signature of graduate program coordinator required. COURSE SYLLABUS Each class in the curriculum has a syllabus on record in Student Affairs and the Program Coordinator s Office. Professors and Lectures must have the syllabus to the students no later than the second class. The syllabus is legal contract between the University, Instructor and Student. It is to include the description of the classes, goals and objective of the classes, all assignments and due dates, policy and procedures for grading, class attendance, expectations and rules and regulations set by the instructor. Students are responsible for what is written in the Syllabus and the Professor/Lecturer cannot change their assignments or expectations and criteria for grading if it has not been written in the class syllabus. The University and College Curriculum Committee dictate the course content and Professors/Lecturers have academic rights over how it is taught. STUDENT CATALOG RIGHTS Catalog Rights--- Requirements Under Which a Student Graduate A student remaining in continuous attendance at CSU Dominguez Hills, at any California community college or any combination of California community colleges and campuses of The California State University, for the purpose of meeting graduation requirements may elect to meet the requirements in effect either: 1. At the time such attendance began; or 2. At the time of entrance to CSUDH Dominguez Hills; or 3. At the time of graduation. A student who changes his or her major or minor may be required to meet the requirements in effect at the time of the change. A Student with a graduate degree objective must maintain continuous attendance defined as attendance in regular or special session each fall and spring semester of the academic year. Attendance in summer session is not required. Catalog rights may be maintained when you are absent through a planned educational leave. Even though degree requirements may remain constant due to catalog rights, students are required to meet the prerequisites of courses stated in the current catalog. Election of Curriculum (Catalog Rights) A student maintaining continuous attendance in regular or special sessions and continuing in the same program may elect to meet the degree requirements in effect either at the time of entering the

20 20 program or at the time of completion of degree requirements, except that substitution for discontinued courses may be approved by the graduate program advisor. Catalog Rights and The Board of Behavioral Sciences Educational Requirements A Marital and Family Therapy Trainee may be able to earn their Masters of Science Degree in Marital and Family Therapy under their catalog rights and still not receive an intern number after their degree is posted. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences has the authority to change the educational requirements at any time and Trainees must meet those requirements in order to receive an intern number to finish their intern hours after graduation and be eligible to take the licensing examinations. It is up to the student to be aware of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Marital and Family Therapy Educational Requirements at all times. INFORMATION LITERACY Information Literacy Expectation all students enrolled in this course are expected to have computer skills to utilize , access Blackboard and the CSUDH Library data base, word processing programs and conduct searches on the internet. FIELDWORK The philosophy of the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Field Education Program and the California Board of Behavioral Sciences is that field experience supplements and reinforces classroom instruction through the utilization of a field practicum site. The fieldwork practicum offers students an opportunity to come in contact with a variety of populations that have various types of needs and problems reflective of the population the student would encounter in future practice. In the fieldwork practicum, the student is able to go where the client population is located, provide a service, and assist in meeting the individual, families, groups, organizations, communities, and societal needs. The practicum plays a vital role in the preparation of competent future social work professional practitioners. In addition to the skills and theoretical knowledge needed for direct service with various client systems, students also gain a hands-on understanding of the Marriage and Family Therapy profession s value base, its expectations in terms of practice and codes of conduct, communication, and protocols. The MFT program is a rigorous course of study; compromised of 60 semester units of course work. Eight of these units are devoted to Fieldwork Practicum, where the student spends a total of 500 hours in an educationally focused fieldwork experience at selected counseling agencies in a surrounding community. Each student has four semesters of fieldwork placements during the course of study. Fieldwork placements are identified and assigned by the Field Coordinator. Students will be given a list of approved field sites. They must contact the site and request to be considered for placement. Students must be enrolled in a Field Work Practicum course while doing fieldwork hours. Students must complete 125 (10 hours a week) hours a semester in order to complete the 500 hours needed to graduate in three years. The Fieldwork Coordinator will write all letters of recommendation for field placement. The instructors will not write recommendations to Field Placements. Students must be a Graduate Candidate and approved by the Fieldwork Coordinator to enroll in MFT

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